Starcraft (NZ), the only Southern Hemisphere horse to win two Group 1 races in Europe, is the sire of Arrowfield’s first two foals of the 2008 crop. The first post EI foal born at Arrowfield is a nice colt delivered on 28 July out of the Tabasco Cat mare Burningwood (USA). The mare, owned by Katsumi Yoshida of Northern Farm, Japan, is a daughter of Group 2 winning mare Wood So and is a half-sister to multiple stakeswinner Iwoodificould.

The second foal born the following day is a filly out of Debutante Robe (JPN), also owned by Mr Yoshida. The mare (by Admire Vega) is a daughter of Derobe, winner of the G1 South Australian Oaks.

Both these foals boast the same strength and scope as the yearlings from Starcraft’s first crop, which are to be offered in the 2009 Australasian Yearling Sales series.

Starcraft enjoyed an excellent start at stud both at Cheveley Park, Newmarket, where he served approximately 100 mares in his only Northern Hemisphere season and at Arrowfield, where he has served two generous books to date which have included 49 stakeswinning mares and 23 dams of stakeswinners as well as many other well-related matrons. Paul Makin has been a strong supporter of his champion racehorse, patronising Starcraft with many quality mares including the likes of Private Steer, Dowry, Sylvaner, Pay My Bail, Classy Dane and Ain’t Seen Nothin’. In addition, Starcraft covered Group 1 winners such as Episode, Miss Potential, Macedon Lady, Elevenses, etc.

Yearlings from Starcraft’s only Northern Hemisphere crop will be sold at the upcoming European yearling sales.

Starcraft is serving his third book at Arrowfield Stud at a fee of $33,000 (inc GST).